Hi Darlings, today’s post is going to be the review and swatch of the Essence Volume Booster Lash Primer.
As you might have seen on my Instastories I went shopping a couple of weeks ago, I got so much essence make up.
This product caught my interest for two reasons, first of, essence mascaras are usually pretty good and second, I’ve never tried a lash primer and I wanted to see how it will work paired with my favourite mascara.
In case you didn’t know a lash primer is a base you use before mascara to hump up its effect.
You can get it here or 3,14$.
PACKAGING
I love the packaging, it’s so cute, I like that it’s very tiny and skinny.
The spooly is a standard size silicone applicator.
FORMULA
The formula is not too thick or too liquidy, it’s white and it contains little fibres. I was pleasantly surprised because it didn’t make my mascara turn grey and I didn’t have any fibres fall down on my cheeks.
The only problem I have with it is the scent, it’s not bad, but it’s very strong, I haven’t had any problem with it but I’m a bit concerned to put something so heavily fragranced near my eyes. If you have sensitive eyes this might be something to keep in mind.
It smells like peaches in case you were wondering.
It contains açai oil, mango butter and vitamin E so it’s supposed to be really good for the lashes which are a nice added touch.
EFFECT & APPLICATION
It’s very easy to apply, it doesn’t clump up my lashes and it’s both volumizing and lengthening. I don’t find it hard to layer mascara on top.
For the effect, I’ll leave you with the pictures so you can judge. (For mascara on top I used my favourite Maybelline Total Temptation.)
TOP ROW (Primer): No Mascara | One Coat Of Mascara| Two Coats Of Mascara
BOTTOM ROW (No Primer): No Mascara | One Coat Of Mascara| Two Coats Of Mascara
LASTING POWER
This mascara lasts all day on me without flaking or smudging. I haven’t noticed any changes in the lasting power of my mascara.
I think it makes mascara slightly easier to remove, but I don’t really struggle for this problem.
RATING:
- Colour: 10/10
- Longevity: 10/10
- Application: 8/10
- Packaging: 10/10
- Effect: 9/10
- Formula: 8/10
GRADE: A
(But with a note)
Here’s what I think, I like the effect that it gives, it’s definitely there but I like my mascara even without it and in my day to day life I don’t feel the need to add the extra step. Maybe if you have really short lashes it will do wonders for you because honestly it’s a very good product and it has those oils that will help you grow them which is very nice. I think that personally, I will use it when I want a bit of extra volume and length but I don’t want to use falsies. For that price, if you are into lash primers I think you’ll love it.
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That sounds like an amazing product, I’ll definitely check it out!!
I hope you’ll love it! ?
Oooh, lash primer! This sounds awesome.
Have you ever tried one? This was my first time ??
I’ve been seeing so much essence stuff lately, but I’ve never tried any of it! interesting that it smells like peaches, lovely review!
They are ridiculously affordable and they really have great stuff! You can’t go wrong with most of their mascaras and lipsticks ?♥️
When I give my lashes a break from my extensions I need to snag this!!
I hope you’ll like it 😀
As I told you on IG (btw the link in your bio doesn’t work properly) i haven’t seen this primer yet. Will try it and let you know what I think about it as I have short lashes so I’m really curious to see the final effect on me x
Thank you so much I just fixed it, thank you for telling me. I think you’ll love it, if you are willing to do the extra step is awesome 😀 <3
Wow, that looks great! 🙂
The effect is amazing isn’t it? ?
Oooh! I wanna try this!! I’ve been looking for a way to boost my lashes!
I hope you’ll love it! It’s such a great booster for every mascara
What a neat product! Great review (:
Thank you babe ???
I usually LOVE any Essence lashes product! They’re just really good for the cheapest price ever! I don’t use a primer for lashes but maybe on a special occasion, this could be perfect! thanks for sharing!! xx
I’m glad you found something new ♥️
OHHH! I need to get this! You can never have too much lash! Thanks for sharing girl!
Thank you for reading dearie ♥️
I’d love to try this product. I have very short and sparse lashes so could really use this boost primer.
I hope it will work for you ??
This definitely lengthens your lashes! I never bother with primer, but they certainly look great!
It’s nice but not for everyday ?
Ooh I can definitely tell your lashes looks more plump where you used the primer ?? I’m gonna have to see if I can find it near me
I hope you’ll find it ??
Like your honest opinion about the mascara. I have long lashes so the second step probably wouldn’t be necessary.
I’m glad you appreciate it ?
This looks really nice! I have a love hate relationship with lash primers, I think they can look really nice but it just seems like they take forever to apply and a lot of them are finicky. I’d rather put on lashes almost haha. Essence is such a good brand!
Their mascara are awesome ? I think they are a lot of work that sometimes is not even necessary ?
Sounds like a good product, I haven’t heard of acai oil in a primer before!
It’s really nice and it smells divine ?
Wow. this is really helpful with all the different pictures. Had no idea there was primer and that it helped de-clump. Thanks!!
I’m glad you like it ?
Great review!! I don’t think I would necessarily pick this product up though because I love my mascara on without lash primer but it still does sound really good xx
Same. If you have a mascara that you love you don’t need an extra step ?
Exactly ? xx
Wow! It also looks like it helps to separate lashes too, which is a good thing as some mascaras can be a little clumpy. I didn’t even know lash primer is a thing, but will have to get my hands on one now! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Thank you so much for reading dear! It will definitely help with that